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Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, US Admiral James Stavridis returns to Ouzo Talk with his new book, 2054 in tow. The Admiral discusses his latest effort, as well as answering questions about the future of the Cyprus issue, the US sale of F16s to Turkey and F35s to Greece, Tucker Carlson’s interview with Vladimir Putin, the war between Ukraine and Russia, as well as Israel, Palestine and the threat of World War 3.

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2024 Eurovision contestant and rising star, Silia Kapsis, joins Tom and Nick to talk about representing Cyprus at this year's competition in Sweden! At just 17 years of age, Australian-born Kapsis enters the world-renowned song-contest with the support of three nations behind her in the form of Cyprus, Greece and Australia. Silia talks about her song, Liar,  gives an insight into how she juggles performance with her schooling, and her pride for her triple-threat heritage. From impersonating Eurovision contestants in front of the TV for her family as a child, to now taking the stage herself, Silia is preparing to set the Eurovision Song Contest alight in 2024!

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From fierce warriors and freedom fighters sporting mullets, to the amazing flavours of the region, Ouzo Talk journeys to the rugged and historic region of Epirus with the help of special guest host, historian, Panayiotis Diamadis. Join the boys as they delve into the mystical landscapes, ancient traditions, savoury delights, musical notes and more that define Epirus. Make no mistake, the dramatic mountains match the dramatic stories about Souliotes, the Dance of Zalongo and so much more, so get ready to immerse yourself in this unique part of Greece, it's history and heritage.
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Tom and Nick sit down with Kristina, the creative mind behind the hugely popular Instagram page; Are You Even Greek?  By blending humour with tradition and nuance, the page has become a hub for celebrating Greek identity with viral memes, short history lessons, videos and more that people share with their friends, families and partners every day. Join in as the guys discuss Greek genealogy, history, social media and the growing success of the page that has fast-become a mainstay of the Greek community globally!

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The Wog Boy himself, Nick Giannopoulos, joins Tom and Nick to help kick off season 3 of Ouzo Talk! From the iconic comedies like Wogs Out of Work and Acropolis Now, to the phenomenon of the Wog Boy films, Nick's work holds an important place in the psyche of the Greek diaspora experience in Australia, but also globally. Nick takes us on a real journey and speaks at length about everything from dealing with racism in his early years, filming in his beloved Mykonos, but also about his new stage show Wog Life, which will by his own admission, be his last ever! Join the boys as they knock back Masticha and talk to the man who came to define a generation of Greeks with his comedy!

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Greek conceptual artists, Caroline Rovithi, joins Tom and Nick for our season two finale, and 50th episode of the podcast! Famed for creating colour-splashed, graphic pop art-inspired pieces with Greece as her main source of inspiration, Caroline inspires the boys with her story and her way incredibly optimistic way of looking at the world – and that’s before we even get to her art! Using traditional Greek symbols in her work, including images such as the Tsarouchia worn by the Presidential Guard, the Greek flag and many others, Caroline’s art is as unique as it is inspiring and patriotic. Caroline is a world-class artist whose works were even most recently displayed in New York as part of her exhibition; ‘Greece in New York’ in Manhattan between June and September of 2023.

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New Australian Ambassador to Greece, Her Excellency Alison Duncan, joins Ouzo Talk to discuss her new role in Athens. Alison talks all things Greek and Australia, including the most common things the Australian Embassy in Athens helps citizens with. From lost passports and the importance of travel insurance, to the diplomatic relationship between Greece and Australia, trade and travel, this is mandatory listening if you're interested in international relations. But it’s also a unique insight into what it takes to be a career diplomat working in a foreign country with a young family.

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Legendary Historian, Professor Paul Cartledge, joins Ouzo Talk for a personal lecture on the Ancient Greeks. When it comes to experts, few come close to the A.G. Leventis Senior Research Fellow of Clare College, Cambridge, and A.G. Leventis Professor of Greek Culture in the Faculty of Classics. Add in countless documentaries, books, lectures and more to his name, and there’s no doubt that there’s much you can learn from this now honorary Spartan Citizen. One thing’s certain when it comes to Paul:  2500 years from now, the world will still be learning about the Ancient Greeks through reading sources like Herodotus, Thucidides and Plutarch… but they’ll also be reading Paul Cartledge. If you’re an ancient history buff, or want to know why Ancient Greece still matters, this is the podcast for you.

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Legendary Greek-American actor, writer and standup comedian,  Basile, couldn't resist the chance to have a drink with Tom and Nick in The Distillery – despite having only just gotten off a plane! Back on Australian shores for his 'Blame it on the Greek' World Tour, Basile is ready and raring to go as he brings his unique brand of standup not just to Greek-Australians, but everyone! With a quickly-dwindling bottle of Mastiha in tow, Basile talks everything from his Greek heritage and comedy career, his love of the NFL and hockey, to an exciting announcement that will likely see his writing work hit big screens soon. There's plenty to laugh about as the boys exchange stories between mouthfuls of food and Mastiha. It's a must-listen for comedy fans!
 
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It’s ‘Mr Protathlima’ himself!! Legendary former AEK and Greece goalkeeper, Spiros Economopoulos, joins the boys in The Distillery to talk football! From playing cricket in Sydney as a child, to moving to Greece where he would discover his aptitude for playing in-goal, Spiro would experience a meteoric rise from playing for his local team in Akrata on gravel, to taking the field at Nea Filadelfia for AEK. He would go on to become an integral part of AEK’s 1989 Championship winning side, while also earning himself 12 caps for Greece at international level. Spiro also talks about the success of Tottenham’s new Greek-Australian Manager, Ange Postecoglou in the EPL, as well as the amazing success of The Matildas, in addition to his love affair with the yellow and black of AEK – the Club that gave him his shot! A must-listen for any football fan!

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Actor, writer, director and producer Tony Nikolakopoulos joins Tom and Nick in The Distillery to talk about his amazing body of work, including his upcoming show with George Kapiniaris, 'Life of Byron'. From Blue Heelers and Seachange, to Wannabes and The Wog Boy, Tony has been a mainstay of Australia's big and small screens for decades. Now, the proud Greek-Australian is ready to share Life of Byron with audiences – a story about a middle-aged man struggling with his mother's dementia and all the dilemmas that come with it.  It's a story that will no doubt touch everyone in some way. A special, surprise guest also joins us in The Distillery for this in depth discussion into the arts, stage, screen and everything in between. Find out who by listening in!

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Ouzo Talk salutes Greece’s iconic national airline; Olympic Airways. From secret FBI investigations into owner, Aristotle Onassis, to conspiracy theories around the death of his son Alexandros Onassis in a plane crash, this is the story of a Greek icon like you've never heard it before. With author of the book Olympic Airways – A History , Graham M Simons. joining Tom and Nick, the boys fly through inspiring, and often turbulent skies. From the airline’s humble beginnings, to glamorous Pierre Cardin uniforms and the jet-set, all the way through to Government ownership and the airline's decline. One thing’s for sure; whenever Greeks saw an Olympic aircraft land in their city, it was a source of pride. So whether you're an aviation enthusiast, a history buff, or simply curious about the world of aviation, this is the episode for you.

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The boys are back! After speaking about going to Greece together for years, Tom and Nick finally met up in Greece for the very first time, and true to form, there are plenty of stories to share. From Athens to Igoumenitsa, and Corfu to Ithaca and everywhere in between, the boys return to The Distillery to recall the best moments from their Greek Summer Odyssey. With boat rides and festivals, gyros and dances plus a dash of nostalgia to boot. If you didn't get a chance to experience a Greek Summer this year, here's your chance!

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What do the Minoans, Hagia Sophia, the Pontians, ‘Baboula’, the Ottomans and the croissant all have in common? Not much on face value, but they all unwittingly play a role in a millennia-long journey that leads directly to the event we know as the Greek Genocide. Dr Panayiotis Diamadis has been the Vice-President of the Australian Institute for Holocaust and Genocide Studies, and holds a Research Doctorate in Genocide Studies, where his thesis was titled "Hellenism under the Crescent: a case study in an ongoing genocide.” Panayioti takes the boys on an incredible journey through the ages that doesn’t quite go the way you might expect. From genocide denial, through to the effects on our modern Greek communities of the Diaspora, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

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Photographer, Effy Alexakis, and historian, Leonard Janiszewski, have in many ways become the dynamic duo of documenting the experience of the Greek diaspora both in Australia and abroad. With Effy's camera capturing moments and Leonard providing the historical context, the pair have managed to create a body of work worthy of being recognised as culturally significant. Their work includes exhibitions, books, public talks and more. The pair sit down with Tom and Nick to discuss everything from the earliest Greek migration to Australia, the gold rushes, the Milk Bars and Cafes that came to characterise the Greek experience in Australia and documenting the ghost villages and houses left behind in Greece as a result of migration.

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Peter Kypri – aka Cypriot Smurf – joins Tom and Nick in The Distillery during his recent Australian standup tour! Since 2015, chances are that one of Peter's viral videos using his alter ego; Souvlakis, have popped up in your social media feed, as he celebrates and takes the piss out of his unique Cypriot character. With bottles of a Cypriot Whiskey in tow, the laughs come thick and fast as Peter tells the story of his journey to Australia, how Souvlakis was born and everything in between.

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Former fighters Larry Papadopoulos and Peter Manesis have come a long way since their respective times in the professional wrestling and boxing rings. Since retiring from their sports, the proud Greek-Australians have used their skills and knowledge to shape both the next generation of kids, as well as aspiring and professional athletes and sporting teams including in Rugby League, Rugby Unions, Aussie Rules and more. With their Greek heritage helping to inspire them along the way, both Larry and Peter have become go-to authorities on health and fitness, in many ways eclipsing their glittering careers in the ring. The pair stop by The Distillery to tell their story to Tom and Nick, while covering everything from how to train, inspire, and motivate those looking to achieve their own health and wellbeing goals. Throw in some inside Rugby League talk for good measure, and this is mandatory listening!

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The city of Thessaloniki may be known as one of Greece's most scenic, waterfront cities, but go back to WWII, and it played stage to the deportation of thousands of local Greek Jews to places like Auschwitz, where the majority would ultimately lose their lives. Author, historian, Director of Diplomacy, Representative at UN Geneva and UNESCO, and Coordinator on Countering Antisemitism for the World Jewish Congress. Dr Leon Saltiel joins Ouzo Talk to tell the all-important story in a revealing and insightful episode. From heavy moments of despair, to rare glimmers of hope and heroism, this is an insight into what was once a thriving Jewish community in Greece and Thessaloniki during the world's greatest conflict.

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World Champion boxer, George ‘Ferocious’ Kambosos drops by The Distillery to talk to Tom and Nick as he prepares to mount a fresh assault on the boxing world to reclaim the lightweight World Championship. By his own admission, Kambosos has been quiet since losing his five belts to Devin Haney. But don’t let the silence fool you. The proud Greek-Australian boxer has been lurking in the shadows, plotting and preparing for a return – and if his training videos on social media are anything to go by… beware the ‘Second Coming’. Kambosos dives deep into his Greek heritage and his connection to his Spartan roots, while also recounting in tiny detail, his now legendary fight with Teofimo Lopez, where he was crowned World Champion. From the build-up and the bad blood, to the victory, and the fallout, this is a story that’s now etched in the hearts and minds of the Greek diaspora, which has fast-become folklore. But it’s only the first part of the Kambosos story. The best is yet to come. Tune in to the episode to hear why.

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What makes the perfect gyro? Do you have mustard, mayo, or ‘saltsa’ on yours, or is that all sacrilege?  One thing’s for sure, everyone’s an expert when it comes to Greece’s most recognisable street food… but not like Kelly Roditis – AKA The Gyros Queen. What started as a simple joke by the Greek-born Roditis on Instagram after literally overdosing on gyro in Athens, has transformed into real advocacy for Greek cuisine. Kelly stops by Ouzo Talk bearing gifts for Tom and Nick, as they cover all the spiciest, savoury issues in the world of gyro, Greek street food, and social media. Join Kelly and the boys as they take on all these topics on more in a discussion that doesn’t quite go the way you might think!

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